Women Re-entering the Workforce: Strategies for Success€¦ · non-profit to gain experience and...
19
BOSTON COLLEGE WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16, 2013 PRESENTED BY: PAMELA WEINBERG CAREER COACH AND FOUNDING PARTNER WWW.MYOBMOMS.COM Women Re-entering the Workforce: Strategies for Success
Transcript of Women Re-entering the Workforce: Strategies for Success€¦ · non-profit to gain experience and...
BOSTON COLLEG E WORKSHOP OCTOBER 16, 2013
PRESENTED BY: PAMELA WEINBERG
CAREER COACH AND FOUNDING PARTNER
WWW.MYOBMOMS.COM
Women Re-entering the Workforce:
Strategies for Success
Where to Begin?
Career Re-entry Road Map: Define your career objectives Find opportunities Chart your path
action
plan research objective
2
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Women in the Workforce
fact
• 1/3 of all college-educated women leave the workforce or seek part-time status at some point
fact
• Over 1/3 of women who return to work do not resume their prior occupation.
Good News
• 74% of women who want to return to work after a parenting break are successful at doing so
3
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Today’s Job Market
Emergence of portfolio careers Freelancers/consultants/increased movement Diversity mandates Work/life balance trend Flexible opportunities Hot Industries: green, healthcare, technology, non-
profit, pharma, corporate responsibility
4
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Career Transition Challenges
Uncertainty Limiting Assumptions Skill deficits (real or perceived) Discomfort being lower on the ladder Salary Lack of infrastructure at home
5
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Define Your Career Objectives
Review skills and interests What do you like? What are you good at?
Take stock of priorities: values What is important to you?
Use assessment tools www.careerpath.com
Assemble a personal board of directors Close friend, family member, former boss, colleague, peer
6
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Setting Goals
A Personal Mission Statement will Guide your Career Exploration
A well done personal mission statement should serve
as a personal “GPS” for your career and life choices. Your statement sets the stage for what you want to
focus on and who/what you want to become in this stage of your career.
A mission statement helps structure and prioritize your time.
7
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Sample Personal Mission Statement
“To obtain a position in development which will allow me to utilize many of the skills I’ve developed through volunteer work and through my former career as an attorney. I will do this by taking a class in non-profit management; joining a professional association to network; and by obtaining a volunteer position at a non-profit to gain experience and build my resume.” Featured Resources: *Access sample personal mission statements and templates at quintcareers.com and timethoughts.com. For a more extensive look at how to develop a personal mission statement, consult How to Develop a Personal Mission Statement by Steven Covey.
8
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Researching the Field
Learn about industries and occupations to match your skill set through Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh) and O*Net Online - (www.onetonline.org)
Research industries and potential career paths via www.vault.com and www.spotlightoncareers.com
Test out a new career through www.PivotPlanet.com Informational interviews
9
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Classes/Lectures in interest area Certificate programs Additional degrees Computer/technology upgrade Featured Resource: Find low cost online classes through SKillShare or Udemy
10
Building Skills and Competencies 10
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Smart Volunteering
Develop new skills Sharpen existing skills Make connections Build your resume Create and capitalize on potential for paid work
Resource: internships and volunteer opportunities can be found through www.idealist.org
11
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Networking
Do it! Know what you are looking for (memorize your two-
minute pitch) Carry business cards with you Follow-up/keep in touch Ask for informational interviews Join professional organizations Connect on LinkedIn Featured Resource: www.vistaprint.com for free or low cost business cards
12
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Before your First Meeting
Elevator speech (two-minute pitch) Practice and role play Know your “personal brand” Look the part Invest in business cards Resume: chronological or skills-based Line up references
13
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Social Media for Job Search
Google yourself View your digital footprint as an extension of your
personal brand Get to know the advantages of each social media
platform for job search
14
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Craft a stand out public profile Appropriate photo Professional summary Keywords in skills section Recommendations
Connect with former bosses; colleagues; peers Follow companies Utilize “Search” feature for jobs and connections Join groups
15
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Let Facebook “friends” know you are in the job market
Post status updates and links to personal blogs, articles, websites
Join groups and fan pages Register for events/seminars Manage privacy settings
Resource: Utilize www.inthedoor.com and www.branchout.com to maximize
Facebook for business
16
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Follow companies/people with whom you would like to do business (www.listorious.com)
Follow leaders in your field and re-tweet their posts Share Twitter updates on Facebook, LinkedIn and
blogs Send direct messages to develop relationships and
network Search for jobs Resource: www.twitjobsearch.com to search twitter for job postings
17
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Final Tips for Re-Entry
Set Goals
Manage Time
Get the Job you Want
18
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
Contact Me:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @pamelaweinberg Websites: www.myobmoms.com &
www.pamelaweinberg.com
19
@ Pamela Weinberg 2013
